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Tips & Advice

Are pet owners allowed to stay with their animal during an overnight pet clinic stay?

Most 24-hour clinics do not allow owners to stay with their pets overnight. However, many do have specific visiting hours or will let owners see their pets at any point during the day. In addition, owners can call most clinics at any time for an update on their pet's well being.

What should be included in a pet first-aid kit?

Important phone numbers, especially those of the the veterinary clinic, the animal hospital or emergency clinic, and the poison control center

A book detailing pet first-aid steps

Copy of medical records

Nylon leash

Muzzle (only use if pet is not vomiting and has no difficulty breathing)

Absorbent gauze

Nonlatex disposable gloves

Scissors

Tweezers

Nail clippers

Digital thermometer

Sterile saline solution

Hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting only at the recommendation of a veterinarian

Milk of magnesia (to absorb poison only at the recommendation of a veterinarian)

What is the right care facility for a pet health emergency?

Find a 24-hour animal hospital that provides emergency services within your area. Keep the facility's contact information in a place that's easy to locate, such as the refrigerator, address book, or smartphone. Most veterinary clinics operate on standard business hours and are not equipped to handle emergencies.

What's the difference between a veterinary clinic and an animal hospital?

Veterinary clinics operate on a smaller scale than animal hospitals. The latter are more likely open 24 hours and provide emergency services. The former generally operate on typical office hours and only perform wellness exams and minor surgeries. Veterinary clinics also do not generally perform laboratory tests on site.

What should I bring to my pet's veterinary appointment?

The specifics vary depending on the type of visit. For a wellness exam, bring:

Medical records

The type or brand of food the pet eats

Medication (including flea, tick, and heartworm medication).

If the animal needs medical treatment, the following may be helpful depending on the situation:

Fresh stool sample

Vomit sample

Video of the pet engaging in abnormal behavior

Substance the pet may have ingested

Do veterinarians make house calls?

Most large-animal veterinarians make houses calls, and a growing number of small-animal vets do the same. The services these vets provide are similar to those offered by a clinic. Animals that require major surgeries or in-depth testing will need to go to an animal hospital.

What is the recommended frequency of veterinary well-visits?

Take pets for an annual wellness visit at least once per year. Younger, older, or special-needs pets may need more frequent visits.

Is an appointment needed before visiting a veterinary clinic?

If you need a standard wellness visit or have a minor concern, scheduling an appointment is ideal. In the event of an emergency, call or check online to see if the clinic accepts walk-ins.

How much does a visit to a veterinary clinic cost?

Most general wellness vet visits cost around $50. Getting vaccinations increases the price. The average pet vaccine costs around $20.

Our experience was excellent and we appreciated the professionalism and compassion from all staff involved. People with exotic pets should expect to make hard decisions that may cost more money than they want to spend, but complaining about the results of their own decisions and not getting free miracles is irresponsible, and also unfair to the provider. The doctor's advice and prescribed medicine wasn't free or cheap, but it saved our snake's life and we are grateful.

Had to bring all of our sick 6 ferrets here for insulinoma & adrenal disease tests & medicine. There prices are beyond ridiculous & they never end up fixing anything. Its insane how much money you will spend to help a sick pet if you are told it is going to help. Don't make the same mistake we did & spend tons of money on blood tests that, only lead to no results. Maybe they are better with other pets but when it comes to ferrets theses guys are a joke with a hefty price tag. If your ferret is old & sick, don't waste money, time, & emotions trying to extend their life, they are not humans & looking back all we did was put them through more misery & give this place our hard earned money.

Took our rat, Tucker, in on Saturday, spent more time in the waiting room than we did in the examination room. Got charged $200 only to return less than 2 days later, shove out another $800 and leave him over night at their facility. He died alone over night and it took us calling them to get the news. When we were saying goodbye to him they kept pushing payment payment payment despite us setting up a payment plan the night before. They literally slid the estimate on the table next to his body and said "whenever you're ready" This is not the first experience we've had with this veterinary clinic (in fact in the last 6 months we've taken 4 of our rats in-- only to have two of them pass despite extensive effort on our part to give them a chance.) If you are looking for a so-called "exotic specialty" vet clinic with a 50% mortality rate and who will always remind you that compassion comes with a hefty price tag (at least $1,000 a pop!) THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

We have been with this family for 27 years and I would not take my animals anywhere else. They are straight forward, no frills and reasonably priced. They are caring and love what they do and they are in the business for the animals.

Dr Hunt and his staff are courteous and helpful. My wife and I have taken our pet to Dr Hunt since he opened his offices. I have often recommended his services to friends and family members. I don't think I've met a person that is as kind to the animals and understanding to the owners as Dr Hunt.Please keep up the good work

Did You Know?

How to Find the Right Vet or Clinic for Your Animal

Choosing the right vet for your pet can be tough. After all, your furry friend can't tell you how he or she feels about the doctor. Even though you're not the one treated by the vet, whoever your animal sees is obviously your decision. Since many veterinary diseases and injuries can turn into emergencies very quickly, it's important to have a go-to vet. This way, you can ensure you'll know whom to see when your animal needs care.

Speak to your friends and family about vets who've treated their pets. You can even talk to your groomer or an animal shelter worker for referrals. When you visit the clinics you've been referred to, check that the facility is clean, animals are separated and the staff is calm and courteous. Not all clinics are American Animal Hospital Association accredited. This accreditation isn't a legal necessity, though a clinic that's AAHA-accredited is guaranteed to offer high-quality medical care. To receive accreditation, the clinic has to meet the AAHA's standards in the areas of facility, equipment and quality care.

If you're looking for a specialist, you want to make sure he or she is board-certified to practice in that specific area of animal medicine. You'll want to make sure your vet is also convenient to visit, so there are factors to take into account.

Look for a vet who's close to your house, as many animals don't like being in the car for a long time. If there's an emergency, you want to make sure you can get your pet to the vet as quickly as possible.

Though all veterinary clinics must be able to make arrangements to see their clients' pets outside of office hours if there's an emergency, these arrangements may not always be at the facility you're used to. Double check with the office to see where the emergency facility is.

Some clinics have longer hours than others. If you work a 9-5 schedule, make sure the office is open on nights and weekends.

Whether you have pet health insurance or not, it's still worth checking what the regular costs for typical procedures are at the vet's office. There isn't a set standard when it comes to price, so it's good to know that you're not looking into a clinic that's beyond your means.

The type of animal you own should play a part in which vet you choose as well. While your options are vast if you have a dog or cat, you may have to visit an avian clinic for your bird or an exotics clinic for your snake.

Types of Vets

Just as there are many types of doctors, there are many types of vets. Some focus on livestock or house pets, while others may specialize in dentistry or surgery. They may work in a veterinary clinic or zoo, working specifically with the animals housed there, or travel to farms to work with livestock. Since horse racing and other equestrian activities are so popular, some vets are trained to work just with horses.

Diseases, like malaria and yellow fever are also transmitted through animals. Some vets have insight to diseases that affect both humans and animals. Vets have contributed to the treatment and cure of many diseases that plagued both humans and their furry friends.

Government agencies employ veterinarians as well. When an animal comes from a foreign land, these vets quarantine them and check for any diseases that may be present in an effort to control new diseases that can be brought into the country. Other Specific types of vets include:

Private practice veterinarians: This is the most popular type of veterinarian, and many of these professionals work at clinics. They may also go to farms to care for livestock that can't be transported to the clinic.

Teaching and research: These vets work at veterinary schools, training students who are planning on joining the veterinary field. They may also work in college labs conducting research pertaining to animal health.

Regulatory medicine: These vets work closely with diseases rather than animals themselves. Their responsibilities include controlling or eliminating illnesses, and protecting the public from diseases in animals. They may also work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Services.

Public health: These vets are also known as epidemiologists. They work for cities, counties, states or federal agencies to help control and prevent animal and human disease. Public health vets may work for the FDA to determine the safety of medicines and food additives.

Uniformed services: The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps employ these vets. They're responsible for biomedical research and development.

Private industry: These vets go to school solely for positions in pharmaceutical and biomedical research. They work in labs that produce chemicals, drugs and vaccines for both humans and animals.

What Do Veterinary Assistants Do?

A vet assistant works alongside the veterinarian and helps out around the clinic. In some cases, they may assist vets in surgery or restrain struggling animals during tests or lab work. The everyday duties of a veterinary assistant include; monitoring and caring for animals after surgery, keeping medical records, cleaning animals' teeth, feeding and bathing them, cleaning cages, sterilizing surgical equipment, giving animals medication, collecting samples for testing and performing laboratory tests, and offering grief counseling to pet owners.

What to Expect at the Vet's Office

It's a good idea to bring your pet to the vet regularly. This way, he or she becomes familiar and comfortable with the care providers, and you can stay on top of your pet's preventative care. If the animal is small enough, bring it to the office in a carrier. Just as you visit the doctor for a yearly check up, you should bring in your pet for regular check ups as well. During a routine veterinary visit, the vet will probably begin by asking you if there have been any changes in your pet's behavior or habits.

The vet will then take your pet's vitals, like weight, temperature, pulse and respiration rate, and perform a physical examination of the pet. During a physical exam, the vet checks the abdomen for swollen organs, and the legs, feet and joints for any potential problems. Depending on the age, breed or condition of your pet, your veterinarian may also check the eyes, ears and mouth.

When your vet conducts a full body examination, he or she will check out your pet's coat and skin, noting any hair loss, itchy spots or lumps. Keep note of your animal's shedding habits so you can let the vet know if anything seems abnormal. The vet will check for parasites, fleas, ticks, mites and heartworms as well.

Vaccinations are also important to your pet, especially if you have a cat or a dog, and your vet will suggest that you make sure they're current. Keeping up to date with vaccinations can prevent your furry friend from getting distemper, rabies, hepatitis and lyme disease. Some vaccinations last longer than others, so speak to your doctor about staying caught up with your animal's shots.

Cost and Insurance

Just like your own health insurance, you want to make sure your animal is covered before he or she needs veterinary services. Some common animal surgeries can cost thousands of dollars, and you don't want to end up having to foot a surprise bill that costs more than your paycheck.

There's no set price for pet health insurance. Costs can depend on factors such as where you live, the age and breed of your pet, and how much coverage you want. Before you take out a pet insurance policy, you'll want to meet with your vet to go over what he or she thinks your animal should be covered for. Many vets believe that you should make sure cancer, chronic disease, hereditary and congenital disease, and common breed-related medical conditions are all addressed in your policy.

Some pet owners can't afford insurance for their pet, so there are other options to make paying for surprise pet visits as easy as possible. Some pet stores have wellness plans - which tend to be much cheaper than an insurance policy - that offer shots, check ups, screenings and discounts on various procedures your pet may need. A lot of veterinary offices offer payment plans for pricey procedures as well, as long as you have decent credit history. For a last-ditch option, there are even privately funded organizations that offer pet owners financial aid for their pet's treatments.